Free National Movement
Political party in The Bahamas / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Free National Movement (abbreviated FNM) is a political party in the Bahamas formed in the early 1970s and led by Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield. The current leader of the party is Michael Pintard and the current deputy leader is Shanendon Cartwright.
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Free National Movement | |
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Abbreviation | FNM |
Leader | Michael Pintard |
Founded | 20 October 1971; 52 years ago (1971-10-20) |
Split from | Progressive Liberal Party |
Headquarters | Mackey Street, N. 144 P.O. Box N-10713, Nassau |
Youth wing | Torch Bearers |
Ideology | Conservative liberalism |
Political position | Centre-right |
Colours | Red |
Slogan | "It's About Your Future!" |
House of Assembly | 7 / 39 |
Senate | 4 / 16 |
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The Free National Movement first came to power in 1992 after contesting numerous general elections without success. The party swept the 2017 general election, winning 35 of the 39 seats in the Legislature, but was defeated in 2021, losing 28 seats.